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Active Compound Monographs

Dedicated technical dossiers detailing the molecular profile and evidence weight of individual plant bioactives

Where the Active Compound Index provides a high-level master matrix of the plant kingdom, these Compound Monographs serve as our definitive, independent deep dives. Each entry functions as a standalone scientific reference record—drilling past the surface to map out exact chemical identities, verified CAS numbers, and botanical source biologies with strict clinical objectivity.

Built specifically for product formulators, R&D teams, and researchers, this compendium translates raw plant chemistry into actionable data. Explore the individual monographs below to examine the detailed molecular structures and honest empirical data powering high-performance botanical nutrition.

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Amygdaline — Laetrile (Glucoside cyanogénique · Toxicité du HCN · Référence informative)

Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.

Amygdaline — Laetrile (Glucoside cyanogénique · Toxicité du HCN · Référence informative)

Cyanogenic Glycoside from Bitter Almond (Prunus amygdalus). A cyanogenic diglycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide on hydrolysis.

[6]-Shogaol (Cétone phénolique · Puissant anti-inflammatoire · Neuroprotecteur · TRPV1)

Phenylpropanoid-related from Dried Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during drying and cooking of ginger; studied for potent anti-inflammatory and potential.

[6]-Shogaol (Cétone phénolique · Puissant anti-inflammatoire · Neuroprotecteur · TRPV1)

Phenylpropanoid-related from Dried Ginger (Zingiber officinale). Formed from gingerol during drying and cooking of ginger; studied for potent anti-inflammatory and potential.

[6]-Gingérol (Cétone phénolique · Antinauséeux · Anti-inflammatoire · Nausées de grossesse)

Phenylpropanoid-related (Shogaol precursor) from Ginger (Zingiber officinale). The primary pungency compound of fresh ginger; studied extensively for antiemetic, anti-inflammatory.

[6]-Gingérol (Cétone phénolique · Antinauséeux · Anti-inflammatoire · Nausées de grossesse)

Phenylpropanoid-related (Shogaol precursor) from Ginger (Zingiber officinale). The primary pungency compound of fresh ginger; studied extensively for antiemetic, anti-inflammatory.

Méthiine — SMCSO (Sulfoxyde de cystéine de Brassica · Réduction du cholestérol · Hépatoprotecteur)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). A cysteine sulfoxide found in cabbage and other Brassica vegetables.

Méthiine — SMCSO (Sulfoxyde de cystéine de Brassica · Réduction du cholestérol · Hépatoprotecteur)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). A cysteine sulfoxide found in cabbage and other Brassica vegetables.

Isoalliine (sulfoxyde de cystéine de l'oignon · précurseur du facteur lacrymal · antimicrobienne)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Onion (Allium cepa). The primary cysteine sulfoxide of onion; the precursor to propanethial S-oxide (the lachrymatory factor or tear).

Isoalliine (sulfoxyde de cystéine de l'oignon · précurseur du facteur lacrymal · antimicrobienne)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Onion (Allium cepa). The primary cysteine sulfoxide of onion; the precursor to propanethial S-oxide (the lachrymatory factor or tear).

Ajoène (Organosoufré Vinyldithiine · Antiplaquettaire · Antifongique · Anti-leishmanien)

Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.

Ajoène (Organosoufré Vinyldithiine · Antiplaquettaire · Antifongique · Anti-leishmanien)

Organosulfur (Vinyldithiin) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for antiplatelet, antifungal, and potential antiproliferative properties.

Trisulfure de diallyle — DATS (Polysulfure d'ail · Génération de H2S · Cardioprotecteur)

Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for hydrogen sulfide-generating properties and potential cardioprotective effects via smooth muscle relaxation.

Trisulfure de diallyle — DATS (Polysulfure d'ail · Génération de H2S · Cardioprotecteur)

Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Studied for hydrogen sulfide-generating properties and potential cardioprotective effects via smooth muscle relaxation.

Disulfure de diallyle — DADS (polysulfure de l'ail · antimicrobien · induction de phase II)

Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). A volatile garlic organosulfur compound formed from allicin; studied for antimicrobial, antifungal.

Disulfure de diallyle — DADS (polysulfure de l'ail · antimicrobien · induction de phase II)

Organosulfur (Polysulfide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). A volatile garlic organosulfur compound formed from allicin; studied for antimicrobial, antifungal.

S-allylcystéine — SAC (dérivé organosoufré de la cystéine · ail vieilli · neuroprotectrice)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Derivative) from Aged Garlic (Allium sativum). The primary bioactive of aged garlic extract; water-soluble and highly bioavailable. Studied for neuroprotective.

S-allylcystéine — SAC (dérivé organosoufré de la cystéine · ail vieilli · neuroprotectrice)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Derivative) from Aged Garlic (Allium sativum). The primary bioactive of aged garlic extract; water-soluble and highly bioavailable. Studied for neuroprotective.

Alliine (Sulfoxyde de cystéine · Précurseur de l'allicine de l'ail · Marqueur de qualité)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.

Alliine (Sulfoxyde de cystéine · Précurseur de l'allicine de l'ail · Marqueur de qualité)

Organosulfur (Cysteine Sulfoxide) from Garlic (Allium sativum). The stable precursor to allicin in intact garlic cloves; studied for its own mild cardiovascular and antioxidant.

Allicine (Organosoufré thiosulfinate · Antimicrobien · Cardiovasculaire · Actif d'ail)

Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.

Allicine (Organosoufré thiosulfinate · Antimicrobien · Cardiovasculaire · Actif d'ail)

Organosulfur (Thiosulfinate) from Garlic (Allium sativum). Formed from alliin by alliinase when garlic tissue is disrupted.

Isothiocyanate d'allyle — AITC (Isothiocyanate aliphatique · Agoniste TRPA1 · Antimicrobien · Moutarde)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.

Isothiocyanate d'allyle — AITC (Isothiocyanate aliphatique · Agoniste TRPA1 · Antimicrobien · Moutarde)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The primary hydrolysis product of sinigrin; responsible for the pungency of mustard and wasabi. Studied for.

Isothiocyanate de phénéthyle — PEITC (Isothiocyanate aromatique · Détoxification des cancérogènes · Inhibition de STAT3)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). The isothiocyanate from gluconasturtiin hydrolysis; studied for glutathione induction, detoxification support.

Isothiocyanate de phénéthyle — PEITC (Isothiocyanate aromatique · Détoxification des cancérogènes · Inhibition de STAT3)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). The isothiocyanate from gluconasturtiin hydrolysis; studied for glutathione induction, detoxification support.

Diindolylméthane — DIM (Dimère d'indole · Équilibre hormonal · Métabolisme des œstrogènes · Anti-androgénique)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cruciferous (Brassica oleracea). Formed from I3C condensation in the acid environment of the stomach.

Diindolylméthane — DIM (Dimère d'indole · Équilibre hormonal · Métabolisme des œstrogènes · Anti-androgénique)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cruciferous (Brassica oleracea). Formed from I3C condensation in the acid environment of the stomach.

Indole-3-carbinol — I3C (produit de glucosinolate · métabolisme des œstrogènes · chimiopréventif)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). The primary hydrolysis product of glucobrassicin; studied for oestrogen metabolism modulation and potential.

Indole-3-carbinol — I3C (produit de glucosinolate · métabolisme des œstrogènes · chimiopréventif)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Indole) from Broccoli / Cabbage (Brassica oleracea). The primary hydrolysis product of glucobrassicin; studied for oestrogen metabolism modulation and potential.

Sulforaphane — SFN (Isothiocyanate · Activation de Nrf2 · Chimiopréventif · Pollution atmosphérique)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The hydrolysis product of glucoraphanin; well-studied for Nrf2 pathway activation and Phase-II detoxification enzyme.

Sulforaphane — SFN (Isothiocyanate · Activation de Nrf2 · Chimiopréventif · Pollution atmosphérique)

Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Product (Isothiocyanate) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The hydrolysis product of glucoraphanin; well-studied for Nrf2 pathway activation and Phase-II detoxification enzyme.

Glucomoringine (Glucosinolate aromatique rhamnosylé · Moringa · Anti-inflammatoire)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.

Glucomoringine (Glucosinolate aromatique rhamnosylé · Moringa · Anti-inflammatoire)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Moringa (Moringa oleifera). The unique glucosinolate of Moringa; hydrolysed by plant myrosinase to the isothiocyanate MIC-1.

Gluconapin (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur du 3-BITC · Induction de l'enzyme de phase II)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.

Gluconapin (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur du 3-BITC · Induction de l'enzyme de phase II)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Turnip Rape (Brassica rapa). Hydrolysed to 3-butenyl isothiocyanate; studied for induction of liver phase-II detoxification enzymes supporting.

Glucotropéoline (Glucosinolate aromatique · Précurseur de BITC · Graines de Halim · Galactagogue)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.

Glucotropéoline (Glucosinolate aromatique · Précurseur de BITC · Graines de Halim · Galactagogue)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum). Hydrolysed to benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC); studied for antimicrobial, hepatoprotective.

Gluconasturtiine (Glucosinolate aromatique · Précurseur de l'isothiocyanate de phénéthyle · Chimiopréventif pulmonaire)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.

Gluconasturtiine (Glucosinolate aromatique · Précurseur de l'isothiocyanate de phénéthyle · Chimiopréventif pulmonaire)

Glucosinolate (Aromatic) from Watercress (Nasturtium officinale). Hydrolysed to phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC); well-studied for Nrf2-activating, DNA-protective.

Glucobrassicine — I3G (Glucosinolate Indolique · Précurseur de l'I3C/DIM · Métabolisme des Œstrogènes)

Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.

Glucobrassicine — I3G (Glucosinolate Indolique · Précurseur de l'I3C/DIM · Métabolisme des Œstrogènes)

Glucosinolate (Indolic) from Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The most abundant indolic glucosinolate in Brassica vegetables.

Sinigrine (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur d'AITC · Antimicrobien · Piquant de la moutarde)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). Hydrolysed by myrosinase to allyl isothiocyanate, the primary pungent compound of black mustard.

Sinigrine (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur d'AITC · Antimicrobien · Piquant de la moutarde)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). Hydrolysed by myrosinase to allyl isothiocyanate, the primary pungent compound of black mustard.

Glucoraphanine (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur du sulforaphane · Nrf2 · Chimiopréventif)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.

Glucoraphanine (Glucosinolate aliphatique · Précurseur du sulforaphane · Nrf2 · Chimiopréventif)

Glucosinolate (Aliphatic) from Broccoli (Brassica oleracea). The primary glucosinolate of broccoli; enzymatically hydrolysed to sulforaphane by myrosinase on cell disruption.

Taxol — Paclitaxel (Diterpène taxane · Anticancéreux pharmaceutique · Référence informative)

Terpenoid — Diterpene Taxane (Unique bicyclic taxane ring system with) from Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew bark). Studied for pharmaceutical anticancer agent.

Taxol — Paclitaxel (Diterpène taxane · Anticancéreux pharmaceutique · Référence informative)

Terpenoid — Diterpene Taxane (Unique bicyclic taxane ring system with) from Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew bark). Studied for pharmaceutical anticancer agent.